Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

About the Company

An established consulting environment is looking to add support in payroll as soon as possible. The role centers on end-to-end handling of national client matters and contributing to modern, trust-based working structures. The company is based in Frankfurt am Main.

Role Overview

This position involves independently managing payroll processes for a dedicated portfolio of domestic clients, while also acting as a knowledgeable point of contact for all payroll, tax, and social security matters. You will work closely with external authorities, support audits, and contribute to payroll-related controlling and reporting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payroll calculations on your own for a fixed client base with a German focus.
• Advise clients on all issues related to payroll accounting, wage tax, and social insurance.
• Liaise with public authorities and institutions, especially tax offices, social security providers, and employers’ liability insurance associations.
• Support wage tax and social security audits from start to finish.
• Carry out controlling activities such as forecasts, compensation tables, cost allocations, and posting lists.
• Determine employee-related accruals in accordance with HGB and IFRS.
• Serve as a contact person for auditors regarding compensation structures.

Candidate Profile

• Completed commercial or tax-related vocational training, ideally supplemented by relevant further qualifications.
• Professional experience in payroll and salary accounting is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of income tax, wage tax, and social insurance law.
• Confident user of DATEV, especially LODAS, as well as MS Office.
• Strong service mindset and enjoyment of working with clients and within a team.
• Organized, careful, and independent way of working.
• Interest in innovative topics and a willingness to keep developing professionally.

Benefits

• Challenging and varied work with a high level of autonomy.
• Flexible working time models and the option to work fully remotely.
• Tailored training opportunities, including seminars, e-learning, and other development formats.
• A structured onboarding process within a supportive team setting.
• Attractive compensation package with extras such as a job bike, public transport subsidy, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and regular team events.

Additional Information

The role offers significant scope to shape processes and a future-oriented setup.

The position is based in Frankfurt am Main and is available as soon as possible.

Reference: JN-062026-7041525.